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#SBLXI is coming to a galaxy far, far away 'Star Wars Funday Football' real-time animated Super Bowl presentation set in Star Wars' galaxy 🏈 Feb. 14, '27 🪐 Disney+, ESPN App, Disney Channel, Disney XD More on latest & final SBLXI alt. cast announce: bit.ly/4jwM93M

Introducing ESPN JV! ESPN’s new YouTube channel for kids - ft. original programming, sports challenges, athlete trivia & collaborations with Disney Jr. More: bit.ly/3VLjz4P | @espn.com

Super Bowl LXI is coming to Disney+! 🏈🏆 ESPN, ABC & now Disney+ will bring fans ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl presentation Additional details: bit.ly/4AQps0w | @espn.com

Beyond the Hawkeye Wave 💛 Before College GameDay took the stage in Iowa City last weekend, members of the crew visited UI Stead Family Children's Hospital The experience sparked powerful reflections from the team & a $1M donation from Pat McAfee Show More on the visit: bit.ly/4hxIfpY

ESPN is rolling out a fresh sheet for the '26-'27 #NHL season with its most technologically advanced studio yet Steve Levy takes fans inside Studio W featuring real-time virtual environments, UHD capability & 148M pixels Including a visual nod to the late Barry Melrose

ESPN remembers college basketball analyst Chris Spatola, who passed away unexpectedly Monday

Congrats to Pardon the Interruption's Tony Kornheiser & Mike Wilbon on being named recipients of the 43rd Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism by ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication The ESPN duo will be honored Feb. 16, 2027 in Phoenix More: bit.ly/4xYg4pb

ESPN launches 'We’re Going to the Super Bowl' Sweepstakes 🎟️ 4 tickets to #SBLXI 🏰 3-night Disneyland Resort stay 🎢 3-Day Park Hopper tickets for up to 4 guests 🏈 Part of 'Year of the Super Bowl' initiative w/more giveaways throughout the #NFL season 🔗 bit.ly/4cvmmEQ | @espn.com

4K HDR is coming to ESPN & ESPN2 in the ESPN & Disney Plus Apps Bringing MNF, NBA, NHL, CFB, US Open, Super Bowl LXI & hundreds of live sporting events into stunning clarity Available first on iOS & tvOS with more platforms coming soon Details: bit.ly/4xJlxAz | @espn.com

In honor of late ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, ESPN will begin its 47th anniv. with 'Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN' Chronicling the remarkable story behind ESPN's creation & vision that transformed sports media forever Sept. 7, Midnight ET / Sept. 6, 9p PT | ESPN2, ESPN App

The Walt Disney Company announces multi-year distribution agreement with Optimum TV

Starting Saturday, college football on ESPN is coming to Disney+ Disney+ subscribers can watch 2 ESPN/ABC games each week, plus College GameDay all season long More: bit.ly/4giYZk8 | @espn.com

Aug. 30-Sept. 13, ESPN presents 'All of US Open. All in One Place.' 🎾 'RedZone at the US Open' ESPN App debut 🎾 All matches/courts live on ESPN App for Unlimited subscribers 🎶 'New York Groove' K.Flay remix 🎶 & '26 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Billy Idol & Steve Stevens 🔗 bit.ly/4qJEron

ESPN’s Chris Berman remembers ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen More: bit.ly/4ghEUZY

Statement from ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro on ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen’s passing More: bit.ly/4ghEUZY

ESPN remembers ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen The sports fan-turned broadcaster & entrepreneur whose out-of-the-box idea of a 24-hour cable sports network forever changed the landscape of sports media More on Rasmussen: bit.ly/4ghEUZY

From unforgettable performances to historic achievements, The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One celebrated the best moments in sports Congratulations to this year's honorees: bit.ly/4bGqh0P 📸(Phil Ellsworth, Joe Faraoni, Ben Solomon / ESPN Images) | @espn.com

The lineup is set 'ESPN Jeopardy!' hosted by Joe Buck premieres Friday, July 31 Stream on Disney+, Hulu & the ESPN App Details: bit.ly/4wCTYIv @espn.com | @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social

ESPN & The V Foundation announce the return of the ESPYS Week Charity Radio Auction 🗓️ July 8–15 on eBay.com/espys 👀 Auction items incl. NFL Draft Experience, Dancing with the Stars finale tix, Star Wars Celebration passes & MORE Details: bit.ly/3SDzalv | @espn.com

New ESPN Radio weekday lineup starting Aug. 3 🎙️ Mike Golic & Mike Golic Jr. return 🎙️ Matt & Myron moves to weekdays 🎙️ Joining UnSportsmanLike, The Rich Eisen Show, Freddie & Harry, Amber & Ian, GameNight & SportsCenter All Night Details: bit.ly/4eT5DeY

Welcome home, Mike Golic & Mike Golic Jr.! More: bit.ly/4eT5DeY | @espn.com

June 29-July 12, ESPN presents 'All of Wimbledon. All in One Place.' 🎾 Andy Roddick ESPN analyst debut 🎾 Rece Davis & Malika Andrews host on-site 🎾 All matches/courts live on ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited subscribers 🎶 'YEAH YEAH YEAH' by Cruz Beckham 🔗 bit.ly/4y79M7Z

Nominees for the 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One have been announced! 🏆 Find out who will win July 15 | 8p ET | ABC, ESPN App 🎙️ Hosted by Marcello Hernández Complete list of nominees: bit.ly/3SsdAAc | @espn.com

ESPN greenlights 'Setting the Tempo' 🏀🇨🇦 A 4-part ESPN Original Series on Canada's 1st WNBA franchise, Toronto Tempo Exec. produced by Robin Roberts, Serena Williams, Ryan Reynolds, Masai Ujiri & Lilly Singh & directed by Kat Jayme 🔗 bit.ly/4euaGST

Congratulations to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania on being named to the inaugural #TIME100 Sports list The 2026 list recognizes 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape More on Charania: bit.ly/4useWbA

Congratulations to Pat McAfee on being named to the inaugural #TIME100 Sports list The 2026 list recognizes 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape More on McAfee: bit.ly/3PNxipe

Starting Wednesday, for the 1st time ever, 'Inside the NBA' serves as the official #NBAFinals pregame, halftime & postgame shows 🏀 7-8p ET | ESPN 🏀 8-8:30p ET | ABC 🏀 Postgame | ESPN

To #SuperBowlLXI & Beyond! 🏈🏆🚀 ESPN's latest creative in its 'We're Going' marketing campaign taps into the playful spirit of Disney & Pixar's Toy Story 5 It features animated ESPN personalities, Woody, Buzz Lightyear & more Details: bit.ly/43HuAom

Marcello Hernández is set to host 'The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One' as star-studded event returns to NYC July 15 | 8p ET 🏆 ABC & ESPN App (in pattern w/airings across time zones) 🏆 Available July 16: Hulu, ESPN App & ABC VOD 🔗 bit.ly/4x71A70

June 2026 = Championship season as the #NBAFinals & #StanleyCup Final take center stage all month long on ABC!

#NHL in ASL returns to ESPN platforms for '26 #StanleyCup Final In partnership with P-X-P, American Sign Language is used for every game of the series, incl. commentary, analysis & interviews Available in the U.S. exclusively on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers

Congratulations to ESPN on its ten 2026 #SportsEmmys wins Complete list of winners: bit.ly/49Xu3SJ

ESPN's landmark NFL season is upon us! 🏈🙌 🗓️ Monday Night Football fueled by marquee matchups, including DEN-KC (Wk 1), BUF-LAR (Wk 5), DAL-PHI (Wk 7), DAL-SEA (Wk 13), NE-KC (Wk 15) 🌎 5 international games on NFL Network 🏆 ESPN's 1st-ever Super Bowl on Feb. 14 More: bit.ly/4dgq4Bu

Sports fandom took center stage at the 2026 #DisneyUpfront Details: bit.ly/4uBDA9S | 📸 Disney

ESPN & CW Sports are teaming up on a 4-year sublicense deal to bring 54 ACC games per season to The CW & the ESPN App 🏈 14 CFB games 🏀 30 MCBB games 🏀 10 WCBB games Details: bit.ly/4fjd8gW

Rivalry Week serves up a full plate this Thanksgiving 🍗 🏈 TCU-Texas Tech 🏈 Mississippi State-Ole Miss 🏈 Florida-Florida State 🏈 Texas-Texas A&M Complete details on College Football on ESPN's early season schedule: bit.ly/4ua73rQ

Heavyweights under the lights on ABC Saturday Night Football 🏈 Week 1: Clemson at LSU 🏈 Week 2: Ohio State at Texas 🏈 Week 3: LSU at Ole Miss More on College Football on ESPN's early season schedule: bit.ly/4ua73rQ

Statement start for College Football on ESPN 🏈 Sep. 3: Colorado-Georgia Tech 🏈 Sep. 4: Miami-Stanford 🏈 Labor Day Weekend: Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, Clemson, Florida State, Louisville, LSU, Ole Miss, SMU & more Details: bit.ly/4ua73rQ

College Football on ESPN goes global in Week 0 🇮🇪 UNC-TCU at Aer Lingus CFB Classic 🇧🇷 NC State-Virginia at College Football Brasil 🇺🇸 Alabama A&M-Howard at MEAC/SWAC Challenge It all starts Aug. 29 on ESPN & ABC: bit.ly/4ua73rQ

College GameDay announces the first 2 stops of its 40th season! 🏈 Sept. 5 - Clemson at LSU (500th show on the road!) 🏈 Sept. 12 - Ohio State at Texas More: bit.ly/4wk0Hrf

ESPN is bringing Super Bowl week to SoCal's coastline Ahead of #SBLXI, ESPN will establish a significant presence at Santa Monica Beach & its iconic Pier for live TV, fan activations & much more Details on NFL on ESPN, Disney & the City of Santa Monica's collab: bit.ly/49Ks7Ng

Week 0 | 2027 ESPN Events & the Atlantic Coast Conference are set to make history with a kickoff game in Toronto! 📍 1st NCAA college football game played at BMO Field 🏈 Syracuse Football vs Wake Forest Football More: theacc.co/accfbtoronto27

ESPN & Players Era announce multi-yr agreement for Players Era Men's Championships starting Nov. '26 🏀 Expanded 24-team format across 2 tourneys 🏀 '26 fields include past 2 Nat'l Champs Florida & Michigan 🏀 All 37 games exclusive to ESPN networks More: bit.ly/42PIgx8

ESPN hits 100 BILLION views on YouTube! Across all channels, ESPN is the first EVER sports platform to achieve this milestone

"This has been both a real honor & a blessing to work for & with the most talented people in the industry." After nearly 50 years in the media business, ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at the end of August More: bit.ly/4n6KAt8

The '26 #NFLDraft stage is set! 🤩🏈 Coverage kicks off Thursday at 8p ET ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN App & ESPN Social 📸 (Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)

Congratulations to the E60 team on their '26 @peabodyawards.bsky.social documentary win for 'Southpaw - The Life & Legacy of Jim Abbott' This is E60's 2nd Peabody & first win since '18 Awards will be presented May 31 in Los Angeles ⚾️ 'Southpaw' is available to watch on-demand on ESPN+

During the '26 #NFLDraft, ESPN will debut the next installment of its 'We're Going' #SuperBowlLXI campaign 'On the Clock' stars NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell & features various NFL on ESPN commentators, Pro Football HOF RB Jerome Bettis & more Details: bit.ly/4e5aaME | @espn.com

ESPN & ABC unveil the '26 @wnba.com regular season schedule 🏀 30-game slate celebrates the #WNBA's 30th season 🏀 Opening Weekend on ABC & streaming on Disney+ 🏀 'Women's Sports Sundays' debut June 21 Schedule: bit.ly/4sRPBXH

April 23-25, ESPN, ABC & NFL Network present the '26 #NFLDraft 🏈 Available across 9 platforms; 5 different telecasts Thu 🏈 65+ commentators onsite 🏈 The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Live, College GameDay, SportsCenter, NFL Draft Kickoff & more - live from Pitt 🔗 bit.ly/4vDW8rG